U.S.'s National Travel and Tourism Office Names Deputy Assistant Secretary

Key Points

• Alex Lasry has been appointed as the deputy assistant secretary for travel and tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
• Lasry will help lead the national travel and tourism strategy to boost U.S. competitiveness and attract 90 million international visitors annually by 2027.
• Previously, Lasry held leadership roles with the Milwaukee Bucks and in organizing the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

Summary

Alex Lasry has been appointed as the new deputy assistant secretary for travel and tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce, overseeing the National Travel and Tourism Office. His role involves leading the Biden-Harris Administration’s strategy to enhance the U.S.'s competitiveness in the global tourism market, with a goal of attracting 90 million international visitors annually by 2027. Lasry's prior experience includes serving as senior vice president of the Milwaukee Bucks and leading the bid for Milwaukee to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.